FIFA has sent a message of congratulations to Shawky Gharib following his appointment as the technical director of the Egyptian Football Association, expressing its support for his new role in developing the country’s football structure.
Gharib received an official congratulatory letter from football’s world governing body after taking charge of the technical department at the Egyptian FA.
In its message, FIFA wished Gharib success in his responsibilities and expressed confidence that the next stage would contribute to strengthening efforts aimed at advancing Egyptian football.
The organisation also highlighted the importance of cooperation in supporting technical development, hoping that the partnership would help improve the football process in Egypt during the coming period.
Gharib’s appointment comes after a long career in Egyptian football, both as a player and coach, with previous experience managing national teams and contributing to player development.
Before assuming his new position at the Egyptian FA, Gharib had spoken about his willingness to serve Egyptian football in any role where he could contribute.
He pointed to his previous achievements with Egypt’s Olympic team as evidence of his ability to deliver success at international level. Under his leadership, the team won the Africa Under-23 Cup of Nations and secured qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Gharib also highlighted the team’s unbeaten run against several strong opponents during that period, including Ivory Coast, Ghana, South Africa and Mali.
His new role will focus on supporting the technical side of Egyptian football and contributing to future development programmes within the national structure.
The Egyptian FA hopes Gharib’s experience can help improve technical planning, strengthen youth development and provide a clear pathway for emerging talents.
Gharib takes up the position at a time when Egyptian football continues to seek further progress on the international stage.
The Egyptian national team, led by Hossam Hassan, recently reached the round of 16 at the World Cup before being eliminated by Argentina after a difficult contest.
That campaign increased attention on the future direction of Egyptian football, with officials looking to improve preparation methods and build stronger foundations for upcoming competitions.
With his background in coaching and youth development, Gharib is expected to play a key role in shaping technical strategies and supporting the growth of football across different levels.
FIFA’s message represents early recognition of his appointment and reflects the importance of collaboration between international football bodies and national associations.
As he begins his work with the Egyptian FA, Gharib will aim to use his previous experience to help strengthen the country’s football system and contribute to future successes on the continental and global stages.
